Florida football ranked 38th in SP+ despite upset over Texas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Florida football achieved a 27-24 victory over Texas in Week 7, marking their first road win against a top-10 team since 2012. Despite the win, Florida dropped to No. 38 in ESPN's SP+ rankings, a six-spot decline. The Gators' offensive SP+ rating is No. 27 in the nation, while their defense ranks No. 62. After two consecutive losses, including a home defeat to South Carolina, Florida's head coach Jon Sumrall expressed pride in his team's resilience. The SEC remains competitive with seven schools in the SP+ top 25 rankings, led by Georgia at No. 2.
- •Florida defeats Texas 27-24 in Week 7.
- •Gators drop to No. 38 in SP+ rankings.
- •Florida's offense ranks 27th, defense 62nd.
- •Coaching staff acknowledges team's recent struggles.
- •SEC features seven teams in the top 25.
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Florida falls again in SP+ rankings despite Week 7 upset of Texas
"Despite an impressive road win over the Texas Longhorns in Week 7, Florida football finds itself down again in ESPN's SP+ rankings.
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